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DIGITAL CAMERA

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For Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the view-

fi nderViewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available sepa-rately), unplug the AC adapter and re-move the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued opera-tion could result in injury. After remov-ing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fi re.

Observe caution when using the camera strapNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Do not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized ser-vice representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and remov-ing the battery.

Observe proper precautions when han-dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improp-erly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or CP1 lithium batteries (available separately).

• When inserting the battery, do not at-tempt to insert it upside down or back-wards.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to

excessive heat.

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• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Do not transport or store with metal

objects such as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the bat-tery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, at tach the terminal cover and store in a cool place.

• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the bat-tery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur-pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to pre-vent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cardsMemory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when remov-ing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equip-ment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the fl ashUsing the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the fl ash should be no less than one meter (39˝) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystalShould the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or enter-ing the eyes or mouth.

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E3700

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in-terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONSModifi cationsThe FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemi-cal known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, trans-mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware and soft-ware described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Notice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTIONCet appareil numérique de la classe B res-pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is pro-hibited.

Unless the prior permission of the gov-ernment has been obtained, the copy-ing or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of cer-tifi ed documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and re-productionsThe government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities is-sued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a com-pany. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright noticesThe copying or reproduction of copy-righted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery char-gers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog -ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

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Table of ContentsFor Your Safety.................................................................................... iNotices ................................................................................................ iii

Introduction 1

Parts of the Camera .................................................................................. 2The Monitor .............................................................................................. 4The Mode Dial........................................................................................... 6Navigating the Menus .............................................................................. 6The Shutter-Release Button ..................................................................... 7Turning the Camera on and off ............................................................... 7

First Steps 8

Inserting Batteries..................................................................................... 8Inserting Memory Cards ........................................................................... 10Basic Setup................................................................................................. 12

Basic Photography 14

Step 1 —Select Mode........................................................................... 14Step 2 — Frame the Picture ....................................................................... 16Step 3 — Focus and Shoot.......................................................................... 18Step 4 — View the Results ......................................................................... 21

Scene Mode 24

Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ........................................................ 24 Taking Pictures for a Panorama .......................................................... 30

More on Photography 32

Using the Flash: Flash Mode .................................................................. 32 Release Mode: Self-Timer and Sound Release..................................... 34

Using the Self-Timer......................................................................... 34 Using Sound Release ...................................................................... 36

Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode................................................. 37 Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation................................... 38 Voice Recordings: Recording and Playback .......................................... 39

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Movies 43

Choosing a Movie Mode ...................................................................... 43Recording Movies...................................................................................... 46

Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ............................................................ 47Viewing Movies......................................................................................... 49Editing Movies........................................................................................... 50

More on Playback 52

Viewing Pictures on the Camera.............................................................. 52Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback .................................... 52Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom................................................... 53Cropping Pictures ................................................................................ 54Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ................................................ 55

Viewing Pictures on TV............................................................................. 56Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................................. 57Printing Pictures ........................................................................................ 61

Print Set .............................................................................................. 62Printing Via Direct USB Connection...................................................... 64

Menu Guide 69

The Shooting Menu .................................................................................. 69Image Mode ( and ) ................................................................... 70White Balance ( Only) ..................................................................... 72Continuous ( Only) ......................................................................... 74Best Shot Selector ( Only) ............................................................... 77Image Sharpening ( Only) ............................................................... 78AF Area Mode ( Only)..................................................................... 79

The Playback Menu................................................................................... 80 Slide Show ...................................................................................... 81

Delete .............................................................................................. 84 Protect ........................................................................................... 86 Auto Transfer ................................................................................. 87

Pic. Enhance Menu.......................................................................... 89 Small Picture ................................................................................... 90

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The Setup Menu........................................................................................ 91 Welcome Screen............................................................................. 92

Date ................................................................................................ 94Date Imprint ........................................................................................ 96Sound Settings .................................................................................... 97Brightness ........................................................................................... 97Sound Release Level ............................................................................ 98Auto Off.............................................................................................. 98Memory Card Format .......................................................................... 99Language ............................................................................................ 99Video Mode ........................................................................................ 99Reset All .............................................................................................. 100Firmware Version................................................................................. 101

Technical Notes 102

Optional Accessories ................................................................................. 102Caring for Your Camera............................................................................ 103Error Messages .......................................................................................... 106Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 110Specifi cations............................................................................................. 113

Index ............................................................................................... 115

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 3700 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

To make it easier to fi nd the informa-tion you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography

Scene Mode

More on Photography

Movies

More on Playback

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

This icon marks tips, additional in-formation that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks cautions, informa-tion that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more infor-mation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

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Parts of the Camera

Microphone( 36, 39, 43, 55)

Lens( 104, 113)

Power switch( 7)

Eyelet for camera strap

Built-in Speedlight( 32)

Memory card slot/battery-chamber cover( 8, 10)

Shutter-release button( 7, 18)

Viewfi nder

Self-timer lamp ( 34)/Red-eye reduction lamp ( 32)/AF-Assistilluminator ( 19)

Speaker ( 41, 49, 55)

Power-on lamp( 7)

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attaching the Viewfi nder EyecupA viewfi nder eyecup can be at-tached as an aid to users who wear glasses or to prevent light from entering via the viewfi nd-er. Attach the eyecup as shown at left.

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Red ( ) lamp ( 18)

Green (AF) lamp ( 18)

Monitor ( 4, 5)

Tripod socket

Zoom buttons( 16)

(monitor) button( 17)

Viewfi nder( 16, 17)

USB (digital I/O)( 59, 65)/Audio / video (A/V) out ( 56) connector

(delete) button( 22, 42, 49, 52)

Multi selector ( 6)

(menu) button( 24, 44, 69, 80)

Mode dial ( 6) (play/transfer) button( 21, 52, 57, 80)

Power connec-tor cover for AC adapter

Battery latch ( 9)

Memory card slot( 10)

Interface con-nector cover ( 56, 59)

Battery chamber( 8)

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The MonitorShootingThe following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting:

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1 Shooting mode ................... 6, 14 2 Exposure lock.............. 30, 48, 76 3 Zoom indicator1 ...................... 16 4 Focus indicator2....................... 18 5 Recording indicator ................. 19 6 Battery level indicator3....... 14, 15 7 Camera shake

icon4 ................... 25, 32, 33, 106 8 “Date not set” icon5 ............... 12 9 Time zone indicator ................ 94 10 Self-timer indicator.................. 34 11 Sound-release indicator........... 36 12 Date imprint indicator ............. 96

13 Number of exposuresremaining ......................... 14, 71Maximum total movielength............................... 43, 46

14 Flash mode ............................. 32 15 Focus areas and focus-area

selection guide........................ 79 16 Image mode............................ 70 17 Exposure compensation .......... 38 18 Sensitivity gain indicator6... 27, 33 19 Continuous shooting mode..... 74 20 Best Shot Selector (BSS)........... 77 21 White balance......................... 72 22 Macro close-up mode ............. 37 23 Image sharpening ................... 78

1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 2 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. 3 Appears when batteries are running low.

4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pic-tures may be blurred.

5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 6 Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity auto-

matically.

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1 Current folder ......................... 23 2 File number and type .............. 23 3 Battery level indicator1............. 15 4 Volume indicator......... 41, 49, 55 5 Voice memo recording guide... 55 6 Voice memo playback guide.... 55 7 Current frame number/

total number of frames ........... 23Movie length........................... 49

8 Rotation indicator ................... 21

9 Movie playback indicator......... 49 10 Voice memo icon .................... 55 11 Image mode............................ 70 12 Movie indicator ....................... 43 13 Protect icon............................. 86 14 Print-order icon ....................... 62 15 Transfer icon ........................... 87 16 Time of recording.................... 12 17 Date of recording.................... 12

1 Appears when batteries are running low.

PlaybackThe following indicators appear in the monitor during playback:

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31311010 123

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To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial.

The Mode Dial

Movie ( 43)

Choose from eight movie modes.

Auto ( 14)

A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommend-ed for fi rst-time users of digi-tal cameras.

Manual ( 15, 69)

Six shooting menu options can be adjusted to suit the subject.

Setup ( 91)

Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as set-ting the camera clock and ad-justing monitor brightness.

Scene ( 24)

Choose from fi fteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.

Voice recording ( 39)

Record sound over the built-in microphone.

Navigating the MenusThe multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.

Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left

Move cursor up

Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection

Press left, right, up, or down

Press center ( ) to make selection

Move cursor down

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The Shutter-Release ButtonYour camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfi nder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Turning the Camera on and Off

Turning the Camera OnRotate the power switch in the direction shown until it stops and then release it. The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on.

Turning the Camera OffRotate the power switch in the direction shown until it stops and then release it. The camera is off when the power-on lamp is off. Do not remove the bat-tery or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.

Camera status is shown as follows:

Power on lamp

Blinking

On

Off Off

On

Auto power off (standby mode; 15, 98)

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First Steps

Inserting BatteriesYour camera uses either of the following batteries:

Battery Description

Non-rechargeable CP1 lithium batteries (×1)

• Available at many retail outlets• Not rechargeable

Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion

batteries (×1)

• Provided with camera• Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger

(be sure to charge battery before using camera for fi rst time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains.

1 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber coverSlide the cover in the direction shown in (�) until it stops and the cover opens (�).

2 Insert the batteryInsert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure the positive (“+”) and negative (“–”) terminals are in the correct orientation. The small projection on the battery is on the same side as the negative terminal.

Inserting BatteriesInserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.

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Replacing Batteries

Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. Do not open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cov-er while the power-on lamp is lit. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the battery, which can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot dur-ing use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages i–ii and 105 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-62A AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

3 Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber coverClose the cover (�) and slide it in until it latches (�).

The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted.

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Inserting Memory CardsYour Nikon digital camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. No other cards can be used. For information on compatible SD memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 102).

1 Confi rm that the camera is offThe power-on lamp should be off.

2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber coverSlide the cover in the direction shown in (�) until it stops and the cover opens (�).

3 Insert the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot.

Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card ter-minals fi rst. Inserting the card upside down or back-wards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

4 Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber coverClose the cover (�) and slide it in until it latches (�).

Direction of insertion

Terminals

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Formatting Memory Cards

The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before fi rst use. For information on formatting memory cards, see “The Setup Menu: Card Format” ( 99).

Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.• Do not disassemble or modify.• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects.• Do not affi x labels or stickers to the memory card.• Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high

temperatures. • Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

The Write Protect Switch

SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer ( 57).

When card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the camera ( ) button.

Write protect switch

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confi rm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cover and press the eject button to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due cau-tion when removing memory cards.

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Basic SetupThe fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date.

1 LANGUAGELANGUAGE

Set

日本語

DeutschEnglishEspañolFrançaisItaliano

NederlandsSvenska

Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese),

(Simplifi ed Chinese), or (Korean).

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Highlight Yes.*

DATEDATE

NoYes

Set time and date ?Set time and date ?2 DATEDATE

Set time and date ?Set time and date ?

NoYes

Confi rmation dialog displayed.

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London, Casablanca

HOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONE

Back SetDisplay map of world time zones.

4 TIME ZONETIME ZONE2003. 01 . 01 00 : 00

DaylightSavingLondon, Casablanca

TIME ZONE menu displayed.†

* Select No to exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. If you exit without set-ting time and date, (“date not set”) icon will fl ash in monitor when camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.”

† To turn daylight saving time on or off, press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. When DaylightSaving is checked, time will automatically be advanced one hour ( 95). To return to Step 4, press multi selector up to highlight current time zone.

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The Clock Battery

When the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will charge in about 10 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of backup power. The DATE menu will automatically be displayed when the bat-tery is exhausted.

DATEDATE

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Display DATE menu.

DATEDATE

200301

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D M Y8

Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas).

DATEDATE

200310

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D M Y9

Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.

DATEDATE

200310

10 00

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D M Y10

Highlight D M Y.

200331

10 00

10

DATEDATE

M D Y11

Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed.

12Exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 96).

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Basic Photography

Step 1 —Select ModeThis section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, pro-ducing optimal results in most situations.

1 Rotate the mode dial to

2 Turn the camera onThe power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen. The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

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remainingThe number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card and the op-tion chosen for Image mode ( 70).

Choose from fi ve op-tions depending on how you plan to use the picture ( 70). The default setting is .

Shooting mode indicates auto

mode.

Flash modeChoose from fi ve modes depending on lighting and your creative intent ( 32). The default set-ting is AUTO (auto).

Battery indicatorAppears when the bat-tery is running low.

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The Battery Indicator

The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the “battery exhausted” warning is displayed.

“Out of Memory”

If the message “OUT OF MEMORY” is displayed in the monitor, no further pictures can be taken until you:• insert a new memory card ( 10)• delete some pictures ( 22, 52, 84), voice recordings ( 42), or voice memos ( 55)The camera may also be able to take additional pictures at another image mode setting ( 70).

Mode

(manual) mode provides additional menu options that give you full control over such settings as white balance and image sharpening. See “The Shooting Menu” ( 69).

Display Description

Low battery. If fl ash fi res, monitor turns off while Speedlight re-charges.

NO ICON Battery fully charged.

WARNING!!BATTERY

EXHAUSTEDBattery exhausted. Replace with fully-charged battery.

Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-played), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. The camera will be reactivated when you:• Rotate the power-on switch• Press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway• Press the button to view the pictures on the memory card• Press the button to display the menu for the current mode• Rotate the mode dial to select a new modeThe length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 98).

If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the camera will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out.

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Step 2 — Frame the Picture

1 Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Photo-graphs can be framed in the monitor A or the viewfi nder B .

Don’t Block the ShotTo avoid muffl ed sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fi ngers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and fl ash window.

The Viewfi nder EyecupUse the viewfi nder eyecup when wearing glasses or to prevent light entering via the viewfi nder ( 2).

2 Frame your subjectYour Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor:• Press the button to zoom out from your sub-

ject, increasing the area visible in the frame.• Press the button to zoom in on your subject

so that it fi lls a larger area of the frame.• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum

magnifi cation, holding the button down for about one second will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfi nder will blink. Use the and buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press

until the zoom indicator turns white.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed

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Digital Zoom

In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum op-tical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfi nder—use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available at a Continous setting of Multi-shot 16 or when the monitor is off. If the monitor turns off when digital zoom is in effect, zoom will return to the maximum optical zoom position. While digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the center focus area.

When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Monitor or Viewfi nder?

Use the monitor to confi rm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the fi nal picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewfi nder does not accurately refl ect what will appear in the fi nal picture, for example when your subject is less than 1 m (3´3˝) from the camera or digital zoom is in effect.

Use the viewfi nder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off, or when bright ambient lighting makes it diffi cult to see the display in the monitor.

Controlling the Monitor

To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the button. When the monitor is turned off, the camera enters energy-saving mode. The camera focuses on the center focus area and focus response speed drops slightly.

Framing guidesdisplayed

Monitor shows view through lens only

Monitor off ( , and modes only)

Monitor shows current set-tings and view through lens

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Step 3 — Focus and Shoot

1 FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo-cus and exposure ( 7). In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and fl ash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfi nder and by the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated by the red (fl ash-ready) lamp next to the viewfi nder.

2 Take the picturePress the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly.

Red ( ) lamp

Green (AF) lamp

Focus indicator

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On Flash will fi re when picture is taken.

Blinks Flash charging.

Off Flash off or not required.

Green (A

F) lamp/

focus indicator

On (green) Subject in focus.

Blinks green (AF lamp) or

red (focus indicator)

Camera unable to focus on sub-ject at center of frame. Using fo-cus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot.

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During Recording

While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink and a ( recording) or ( wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the green (AF) lamp is blinking or the or icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

If Both the Green and Red Lamps Blink

If the green (AF) and red ( ) lamps blink together, an error has occurred. Check the message displayed in the monitor ( 106).

Low Battery

If the fl ash fi res when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the Speedlight recharges.

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the back-ground and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage).

The AF-Assist Illuminator

If lighting is poor, the built-in AF assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the AF-assist illuminator has a range of 0.4 – 2.0 m (1´4˝ – 6´7˝). The range at maximum zoom is 0.4 –1.5 m (1´4˝ – 4´11˝). The AF-assist illuminator is not available at scene mode settings of (Landscape), (Night landscape), (Museum), (Fireworks show), (Sports), and (Dusk / Dawn) ( 26–29). When AF Area Mode is set to Manual ( 79) or (Portrait), (Night portrait), or (Close up) is selected in scene mode ( 25–28), the AF-assist illumina-tor will only light when the center focus area is selected.

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AF/AE Lock

Focus and exposure lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and re-main locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Fo-cus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.

Focus1 Position the subject in the center of the frame

and press the shutter-release button halfway.

Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator2 With the shutter-release button pressed half-

way, check that the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator glow steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus.

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way down to shoot.

Recompose the picture3 Focus and exposure remain locked while the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, release the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance.

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Step 4 — View the Results

1 Press the buttonA picture will be displayed in the monitor.

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2 View additional picturesPress the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired frame.

To return to shooting mode, press the button again.

Playback Tips

Pictures are displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from the memory card. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in memory without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution.

Rotating Pictures

During playback, still pictures can be rotated 90 or 270 degrees clockwise by pressing the center of the multi selector (movies can not be rotated).

The image recorded on the memory card is not rotated, and pictures appear in their original orientation the next time they are displayed. Pictures can not be rotated when displayed in a thumbnail list.

The Button

Pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on. Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode dial.

More About Playback

For more information on playback, see “More on Playback” ( 52).

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Deleting Unwanted Pictures

To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor:

　Erase 1 image?Erase 1 image?

YesNo

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YesNo

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Highlight Yes.*

3Delete picture and return to playback.

Done

Deleting Pictures in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, pictures can be deleted one at a time by pressing the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector.• Yes: Delete the picture shown in the monitor and return to shooting mode• No: Return to shooting mode without deleting the picture


YesNo

Done

* To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press center of multi selector.

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Image File and Folder Names

On the memory card, pictures are identifi ed by fi le names with three parts: a four letter identifi er, a four-digit fi le number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).

When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the fi le number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifi er is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a computer.

Pictures are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by an identifi er: “INTVL” for pictures taken using in-terval timer photography ( 75), “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, “101P_001”; 30), and “NIKON” for all other pho-tographs (e.g, “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if you take a picture when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. A new folder is created for each sequence of pictures taken using interval-timer photography or panorama assist. If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and fi le numbering will begin again from 0001. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the memory card is formatted ( 99) or a new memory card inserted.

The picture displayed when the button is pressed is the picture with the highest fi le number in the highest-numbered folder.

Type

Still picture

Identifi er Extension

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.MOV

.JPG

.MOV

INTN

DSCN

DSCNOriginal Movie

Time-lapse movie

DSCN .WAV 55Voice memo (appended to original still)

Cropped copy

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SSCN

RSCN

FSCNCopy Retouched copy

Small copy

Audio fi le

SND_ .WAV 55Voice memo (appended to copy)

DSCN .WAV 39Voice recording (independent recording)

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Scene Mode

Taking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of fi fteen “scenes,” each corresponding to

a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Cam-era settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately.

To select a scene:

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Display scene menu.

PortraitPortrait

Exit Set

3Highlight scene. Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selec-tion, press .

Party/IndoorParty/Indoor

Exit Set

5

Return to shooting mode. Selected scene shown by icon in monitor.

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Select highlighted scene.

Party/IndoorParty/Indoor

Exit Set

Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode ( ; 32), macro close-up ( ; 37), the self-timer ( 34), or focus area selection ( ). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow.

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Scene Mode

Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not satisfactory, choose (auto) or mode and try again.

Camera Shake ( )

At slow shutter speeds, a icon appears in the monitor to warn that pictures may be blurred. In this section, precautions appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated by stars: ✭ hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body ✭ ✭ use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface

Image Mode

Image mode ( 70) can be selected in the scene menu. The current setting is shown when the image mode icon is highlighted.

The following scenes are available:

IMAGE MODEIMAGE MODE

Exit Set

—Off*

PortraitUse for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while back-ground details are softened, lending composition sense of depth.• Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.

Auto†✭Off

Party/IndoorUse for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-ground lighting.

* Other modes can be selected.† Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Focus

brackets are not displayed in monitor.

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Noise Reduction

“ Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas of the picture. At settings of Night portrait, Night landscape, and Dusk/Dawn, pic-tures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise (this more than dou-bles the time needed to process pictures before they are saved to the memory card).

✭ ✭Off

Night portraitUse for shots that provide natural balance between main subject and background when shooting portraits under low light.• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter

speeds.

Off‡✭Off

SunsetPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

Off — Off‡

LandscapeUse for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.• Camera focuses at infi nity. AF lamp and indicator light

whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Auto†—OffAuto*

Beach/SnowCaptures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.


brackets are not displayed in monitor.‡ Center focus area selected automatically.

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✭ ✭Off

Fireworks showSlow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework.• Focus is fi xed at infi nity. AF lamp and indicator light when-

ever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.• Self-timer and exposure compensation can not be used.

Off†✭ Off*

MuseumUse indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for ex-ample, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the fl ash.• The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 77) turns on automatically,

reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to

obtain permission fi rst.

✭ ✭Off

Night landscapeA slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes.• Noise reduction ( 26) turns on automatically at slow shut-

ter speeds.• Focus is fi xed at infi nity. AF lamp and indicator light when-

ever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

* Other modes can be selected.† Center focus area selected automatically.

Sensitivity ( ISO Equivalency)

When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.

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Manual ( 79)✭OnAuto*

Close upUse to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of fl owers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artisti-cally blurred.• Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release

button is not pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus on objects as close as 4 cm/1.6˝ to lens, adjust zoom until macro close-up icon ( ) turns green. (Note that fl ash may not light entire subject at ranges of 40 cm/15.7˝ or less. Take test shot and examine results in monitor.)

Auto†—Off**

CopyProvides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card.• Use macro close-up ( 37) to focus at short ranges.• Colored text and drawings may not show up well in fi nal

picture.

Auto†—Off


brackets are not displayed in monitor.

Back lightUse when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow.

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Off‡✭Off

Dusk/DawnPreserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.• Noise reduction ( 26) turns on automatically at slow shut-

ter speeds.• Camera focuses at infi nity. AF lamp and indicator light

whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Off‡—Off

SportsHigh shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.• Camera focuses continually until shutter-release button

is pressed halfway. While shutter-release button is fully pressed, pictures are recorded at about 2.5 frames per sec-ond to a maximum of three shots. Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by fi rst shot in each series. Monitor turns off during shooting; frame pictures in viewfi nder.


brackets are not displayed in monitor.‡ Center focus area selected automatically.

Auto†—Off**

Panorama assist ( 30)Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360 ° virtual-reality image).• White balance and exposure are fi xed at values for fi rst shot in series. Flash

mode can not be changed after fi rst shot.

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Panorama Assist

The pan direction, fl ash mode, macro close-up mode, and exposure compensation can not be changed after the fi rst picture is taken. To change the pan direction, press the

button to end shooting and repeat steps 1–4, above.

Use a Tripod

Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.

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Select (Panorama assist) in scene menu as described in steps 1–4 of “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode” ( 24).

Top to bottom

Right to left

Left to right

Bottom to top

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5Take fi rst picture. About one third of picture is shown superimposed on view through lens (if pan direction is left to right, picture will appear on left side of monitor). AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance and exposure settings for this picture apply to all pic-tures in series.

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Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture.

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Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have been taken.

8End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode.

Deleting Pictures

Once the fi rst shot is taken, pictures can not be deleted until shooting ends.

Storage Locations for Panoramas

Each series of pictures taken at Panorama assist is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “P_” preceded by a three-digit folder number and followed by a three-digit sequence number (e.g., “101P_002”).

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The following fl ash modes are available:

Using the Flash: Flash Mode

Mode How it works

Anytime Flash( fi ll fl ash)

Flash fi res whenever pic-ture is taken.

Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

AUTOAuto

Flash fi res when lighting is poor. Best choice in most situations.

Auto with red-eye

reduction

Red-eye reduction lamp lights before main fl ash fi res, reducing “red-eye.”

Use for portraits. Not recommended when quick shutter response is required.

When to use it

Flash Cancel(off)

Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.

Use to capture natural lighting under dim light or where use of fl ash is prohibited. If (camera shake) icon appears, care should be taken to avoid blurring.

Slow syncAuto fl ash combined with slow shutter speeds.

Use to capture both subject and back-ground at night or under dim light. If (camera shake) icon appears, care should be taken to avoid blurring.

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3Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Flash mode shown by icon in bottom of monitor.

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Sensitivity ( ISO Equivalency)

When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.

The (Camera Shake) Icon

When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.

Close-Ups

The fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 40 cm (15.7˝). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

Flash Mode Selection

Depending on the mode selected, the fl ash mode may change automatically when you choose a new shooting mode ( 6).

Flash Range

Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the fl ash has a range of 0.4 – 3.0 m (1´4˝ – 9´10˝). The range at maximum zoom is 0.4 –1.7 m (1´4˝ – 5´7˝).

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Release Mode: Self-Timer and Sound ReleaseThe following release modes are available:

Mode How it works

Sound release

Shutter released 1 s after a sound or voice trigger.

Use for self portraits.

OFFManual

Shutter released when shutter-re-lease button is pressed. Best choice in most situations.

Self-timer

Shutter release delayed until 10 s or 3 s after shutter-release button is pressed.

Use 10 s delay for self portraits, 3 s delay to reduce blur caused by camera movement when shutter-release button is pressed.

When to use it

Using the Self-Timer

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5Start timer. Press once for delay of about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s. Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until shutter is released. To stop self-timer before picture is taken, press multi selector to left or press shutter release twice (10 s delay) or once (3 s delay).

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Use a Tripod

When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface.

The Self-Timer

Depending on the option selected, the self-timer may not be available in movie ( 46) or scene mode ( 25–29). The Continuous option in the shooting menu is automati-cally set to Single while the self-timer is on ( 74).

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

Press once for 10 s delay

Press twice for 3 s delay

Start 1 s remaining

Shutter released

Blinks Stays lit

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Using Sound Release

1

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3Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Sound-re-lease icon and sound-release level are displayed in monitor.

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Sound Release

The sound-release volume level can be set using the Snd release level option in the setup menu ( 98). If no sound loud enough to trigger the release is detected in fi ve minutes, the camera will display a message stating that sound release has been deacti-vated. Press any button to return to shooting mode.

Sound release will remain active if the monitor is turned off. Sound release is not available at Continuous settings other than Single or at scene mode settings of (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Sports).

5When sound is detected, self-timer lamp will stop blinking and camera will set focus and exposure. Picture will be taken after 1 s, even if camera is not in focus.

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Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4cm/1.6˝).

Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode

Macro Close-up Mode

At short ranges, the viewfi nder does not show the image that will appear in the fi nal picture. Use the monitor for close-ups.

The fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 40 cm (15.7˝). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-re-lease button is not pressed halfway.

Depending on the option selected, macro close-up may not be available in scene mode ( 25–29).

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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV.

Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation

Cancelling Exposure Compensation

To cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of 0. In and modes, or when Time-lapse movie 640★ is selected in mode, exposure compensation will be reset to 0 when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is turned to another set-ting.

Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation

As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is very dark, which can make naturally bright subjects look dim and naturally dark subjects appear over-bright, or “washed out.”

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3Exit menu (to exit without changing setting, wait two seconds). icon is displayed in monitor at settings other than 0.

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VOICE RECORDINGVOICE RECORDING

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Voice recordings up to fi ve hours long can be recorded to the memory card using the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

Making a Voice Recording

Voice Recordings: Recording and Playback

1 Select modeRotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on. The monitor will show a icon and the length of the voice recording that can be made.

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01 : 15 : 00 / 05 : 00 : 00

Index

2 Start recordingPress the shutter-release button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the green AF lamp will light and the following indicators will be dis-played in the monitor:

To pause or resume recording, press the center of the multi selector. While recording is paused, the green AF lamp will blink.

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3 End recordingPress the shutter-release button again to end re-cording. Recording will end automatically after fi ve hours or when no more memory is available on memory card (to record a full fi ve hours of audio would require a 256 MB memory card).

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Making a Voice Recording

Sound can not be recorded when less than ten seconds of recording time remain on the memory card or the battery is exhausted. Before recording, record a test sample and play it back to determine whether conditions are suitable for audio recording. During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone.

Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer

Voice recordings can not be copied to a computer using Nikon View. Set the USB option in the setup menu to Mass Storage ( 58) and copy the fi les directly from the camera. Once copied to a computer, voice recordings can be played back in QuickTime.

Sound Files

Voice recordings are stored in folders with names consisting of a three-digit folder number followed by “SOUND” (e.g., “101SOUND”). File names consist of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit fi le number (assigned by adding one to the largest fi le number in the current folder) and the extension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0001.WAV”).

Making a Voice Recording Without Extending the Lens

To make a voice recording without extending the lens, rotate the mode dial to before turning the camera on.

Adding an Index

An index can be added by pressing the multi selector up, down, left, or right during recording. The camera can locate the index during playback and begin playback from this point. The start is assigned an index of one; other indices are assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98. The current index number is shown in the monitor.

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SELECT SOUND FILESELECT SOUND FILE

Start Delete

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Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press the buttonPressing the button while the mode dial is set to displays a list of the voice recordings on the camera memory card.

2 Select a voice recordingPress the multi selector up or down to select a voice recording for playback.

3 Begin playbackPress the center of the multi selector to begin play-back. The following screen will be displayed while playback is in progress.

File numberDate ofrecording

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Playback Volume

The zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press to decrease volume, to increase. Volume can also be adjusted using the Sound settings > Volume

option in the setup menu ( 97).

Ending Playback

To return to voice recording mode, press the button while the voice recording list is displayed.

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The controls at the top of the voice recording playback screen can be used during playback. Press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, and press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation.

Control Description

RewindHighlight and press and hold center of multi selector to rewind. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Pause Pause playback.

Return Return to start of current index.

Resume

Stop

Skip Skip to next index.

End playback and return to voice recording list.

Resume playback.

AdvanceHighlight and press and hold center of multi selector to fast forward through recording. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Deleting Voice Recordings

To delete a voice recording, press the button while the recording is highlighted in the voice recording list or the playback screen is displayed. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center of the multi selector.• Yes: delete recording and return to voice recording list• No: exit to voice recording list without deleting recording

DELETEDELETE

YesNo

Data will be deleted.Data will be deleted.OK?OK?

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Choosing a Movie ModeThe camera can record the following types of movie. All movies except time-lapse movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone.

16 MB

TV movie 640★

Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. Less fl icker, smoother motion than TV movie 640.

10 s 220 s

256 MB

Max. length*

Option Description

TV movie 640

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. 25 s 440 s

Small size 320★

Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. Less fl icker, smoother motion than Small size 320.

25 s 440 s

Small size 320 (default)

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. 45s 880 s

Smaller size 160

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 160 × 120 pixels in size. Small size allows longer movies to be recorded.

200 s 3500 s

B / Wmovie 320

Movies are recorded in black and white at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size.

45 s 880 s

Sepia movie 320

Movies are recorded in sepia at 5 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. 45 s 880 s

Time-lapse movie 640★

Camera takes still pictures at specifi ed inter-vals and joins these frames to create silent movie with frame rate of 30 fps. Resulting movie may be up to 1,800 frames (about 60 s) long. Use to create time-lapse movies of slow processes that can be fi lmed without moving camera: fl owers opening, butterfl y emerging from cocoon, moving clouds, etc.

4.9 s 86 s

* Approximate maximum total length on memory card of indicated size (regardless of actual maximum total length, maximum value shown in camera exposure count dis-play is 999). Actual length of individual movies varies with make of card. To prevent TV movie 640★ from ending unexpectedly, use card rated for 10 MB/s or more.

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To select a movie mode:

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49sSelect mode.

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Small size 320

B/W movie 320

Smaller size 160

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Display MOVIE OPTIONS menu.

3 MOVIEMOVIE

Movie options

Auto-focus mode

Highlight Movie options.

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TV movie 640

Small size 320

TV movie 640

MOVIE OPTIONSMOVIE OPTIONS

Highlight mode.*

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TV movie 640

Small size 320

TV movie 640

MOVIE OPTIONSMOVIE OPTIONS

Make selection.†

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Movie options

Auto-focus mode

Display MOVIE menu.

7Return to shooting mode. Selected movie mode shown in monitor.

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* To exit without changing mode, press button.

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Option Description

Single AFCamera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete.

Continuous AF(default) Camera adjusts focus continuously.

The movie menu also includes the following focus options:

5Return to shooting mode.

12s

MOVIEMOVIE

Movie options

Auto-focus mode

1

Highlight Auto-focus mode.

AUTO-FOCUS MODEAUTO-FOCUS MODE

Single AF

Continuous AF

2

Display options.

AUTO-FOCUS MODEAUTO-FOCUS MODE

Single AF

Continuous AF

3

Highlight desired focus mode.

4 AUTO-FOCUS MODEAUTO-FOCUS MODE

Single AF

Continuous AF

Make selection.

To choose a focus option from the MOVIE menu:

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Recording Movies

Movies

Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memory card is full ( 43). Time-lapse movies will end automatically after 1,800 frames. During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone. To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF.

Except at settings of TV movie 640★ and Small size 320★, digital zoom is available in movie mode (maximum 2 ×). Exposure compensation is only available at a setting of Time-lapse movie 640★.

The Speedlight turns off when movie mode is selected. Other fl ash modes can be se-lected for Time-lapse movie 640★ ( 32).

The progress indicator stops at 999 s. Recording can continue past this point if enough memory is available on the memory card.

Movies are recorded as QuickTime movie fi les with the extension “.MOV” (e.g., “DSCN0001.MOV”) and can be played back on a computer after transfer.

1 Rotate the mode dial to

2 Turn the camera onThe exposure count display in the monitor shows the maximum total length of the movie that can be recorded.

3 Start recordingPress the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Except at settings of TV movie 640★ and Small size 320★, the icon will blink and progress will be shown by the indicator at the bottom of the monitor.

To pause recording, press the center of the multi selector. Recording will resume when the center of the multi selector is pressed again.

4 End recordingPress the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the memory card is full.

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Recording a Time-Lapse MovieSelecting Time-lapse movie 640★ from the movie mode menu displays the menu shown in Step 1, below.

SET INTERVAL TIMESET INTERVAL TIME

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Display menu of interval options.

TIME-LAPSE MOVIETIME-LAPSE MOVIE

Set interval time

AE lock

1

Highlight Set interval time.

3Choose interval between frames from 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (fi ve minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).

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5m

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Set interval time

AE lock

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Highlight AE lock.

OffOn

AE LOCKAE LOCK7

Display AE LOCK menu.

4

Make selection.

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Return to previous menu.


Set interval time

AE lock

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Take Test Shots

Take a test shot and view the results before recording a time-lapse movie.

Time-Lapse Movies

Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memory card is full.

During Recording

To save power, the monitor turns off between frames; the green (AF) lamp blinks to show that recording is in progress. The monitor turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot.

Time-Lapse Movie Files

Time-lapse movies are recorded as QuickTime movie fi les with the extension “.MOV” and names consisting of “INTN” plus a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the highest fi le number in the current folder (e.g., “INTN0015.MOV”).

Use a Reliable Power Source

We recommend using the optional EH-62A AC adapter when recording time-lapse photos at intervals of ten minutes or more.

AE Lock

When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be displayed in the monitor, indicating that exposure and white balance will be locked with the fi rst shot. Once the fi rst shot is taken, the icon will turn white.

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9Start recording. Camera will take pic-tures at specifi ed interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, 1,800 frames have been recorded, or memory card is full.

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8Choose On to fi x exposure and auto white balance for entire movie at val-ues for fi rst frame, Off to meter new values for exposure and white balance with each shot. Press center of multi selector to make selection, then press

button to return to shooting mode.

OffOn

AE LOCKAE LOCK

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In full-frame playback, movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. When the movie ends, the fi rst frame will be displayed.

Viewing Movies

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Control Description

Pause Pause playback.

RewindHighlight and press and hold center of multi selector to rewind movie. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

AdvanceHighlight and press and hold center of multi selector to fast forward through movie. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Jog advance When movie is paused, advance one frame.

Jog rewind When movie is paused, rewind one frame.

Stop End movie and return to full-frame playback.

Resume Resume playback.

Playback Zoom

Playback zoom is not available with movies.

Playback Volume

The zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press to decrease volume, to increase. Volume can also be adjusted using the Sound settings > Volume option in the setup menu ( 97).

Deleting Movies

To delete a movie, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center of the multi selector.• Yes: delete movie and return to full-frame playback• No: exit to full-frame playback without deleting movie

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Editing MoviesTo cut the beginning or end from a movie, press the button while a movie is displayed in playback mode.

Select Begin trim

Select

Startplayback

Cut beginning from movie

Frames cut Frames remaining

Select again

Cut end from movie

Frames cut

PLAYBACK MENUPLAYBACK MENU

Small pic.

Movie trim menu

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Starting movie trimStarting movie trim

CancelBegin trim

2

Display confi rmation dialog.

Starting movie trimStarting movie trim

CancelBegin trim

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Highlight Begin trim.*

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Begin movie playback.

* To exit without trimming movie, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector.

5Use controls at top of monitor to pause, rewind, and advance movie ( 49). For frame-by-frame playback, select and use and controls. After dis-playing fi rst frame you want to keep, highlight and press center of multi selector to delete all frames before cur-rent frame.

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Yes

NoReview movie

Save trimmed movie?Save trimmed movie?(Replace orig movie?)(Replace orig movie?) Done

Yes

NoReview movie

Save trimmed movie?Save trimmed movie?(Replace orig movie?)(Replace orig movie?)

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Save edited movie. Sections cut from beginning and end are discarded.

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View edited movie ( 49).

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Highlight Review movie.*

6Use controls at top of monitor to pause, rewind, and advance movie ( 49). For frame-by-frame playback, select and use and controls. After displaying last frame you want to keep, highlight and press center of multi selector to delete all frames after cur-rent frame.

* To exit without trimming movie, highlight No and press center of multi selector. High-light Yes and press center of multi selector to skip to Step 10.

* To exit without trimming movie, highlight No and press center of multi selector. High-light Review movie and press center of multi selector to view edited movie again.

Editing Movies

The edited movie is saved under a new name (assigned by adding one to the largest fi le number in the current folder) and the original is deleted. Deleted sections are per-manently lost and can not be recovered; be sure the cropped portions do not contain important frames. Sound may not be cleanly cropped when a movie is trimmed.

Protected movies can not be trimmed ( 86). Movies can not be trimmed if the trimmed portion is larger than the memory remaining on the memory card. Movies can not be trimmed to a length of less than one second.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the (W) button in full-frame playback displays the pictures on the memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:

To view the pictures on the memory card, press the button while the camera is in shooting mode. Pictures will be displayed full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback). Images can be rotated for display by press-ing the center of the multi selector ( 21).

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

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Deletehighlighted

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Confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.• Select Yes to delete picture • Select No to exit without deleting pic-

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Highlight pictures

Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures.

Change number of

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With four thumbnails displayed, press (W) button once to view nine thumbnails. Press (T) to “zoom in” from nine- to four-thumbnail view or, when four thumbnails are displayed, to view highlighted picture full frame.

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View picture highlighted in four- or nine-thumbnail display full frame.


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Taking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the (T) button to zoom in on images displayed in full-frame playback ( 52).

To DescriptionPress

Zoom inZoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor.

(T)

View other areas of picture

Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, can-cel zoom.

Zoom outZoom decreases each time button is pressed. To cancel zoom, zoom picture out until entire picture is displayed. (W)

Croppicture( 54)

Confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.• Select Yes to create new picture con-

taining only area visible in monitor• Select No to exit without creating

cropped copy

Shutter button

Save this imageSave this imageas displayed?as displayed?

YesNo

Playback Zoom

Playback zoom is not available with movies ( 49), copies created using the small pic-ture option ( 90), or rotated pictures ( 21).

Cancel zoom Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback.

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* To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press center of multi selector.

Cropped pictures are stored as JPEG fi les (compression ratio 1 : 8) and have the same time and date of creation as the original. Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the copy was created, copies will be 2,048 × 1,536 ( ), 1,600 × 1,200 ( ), 1,280 × 960 ( ), 1,024 × 768 ( ), 640 × 480 ( ), 320 × 240 ( ), or 160 × 120 ( ) pixels in size. Cop-ies are stored in separate fi les on the memory card with names of the form “RSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automati-cally by the camera.

Cropping PicturesWhen a picture is zoomed in, the portion of the picture visible in the monitor can be saved in a separate fi le, creating a cropped copy of the image. To cre-ate a cropped copy, press the center of the multi selector after using the (T) and (W) buttons and multi selector to display the desired portion of the picture in the monitor ( 53).

3Done

Create cropped copy and return to full-frame playback.


YesNo

2

Highlight Yes.*

Cropping Pictures

Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera. Cropping is not available with enhanced ( 89) or cropped copies.


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Voice Memos: Recording and PlaybackA voice memo can be recorded and appended to any picture marked with a (voice memo record-ing guide) icon in full-frame playback ( 21, 52). If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. Voice memos can not be recorded for movies or during thumbnail playback and playback zoom.

Voice Memos

Voice memo fi le names consist of an identifi er (“DSCN” for memos appended to origi-nal pictures, “SND_” for memos appended to copies), a four-digit fi le number copied from the associated picture, and the extension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”).

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Record voice memo

If icon is displayed on current picture, memo will be recorded while shutter-release button is held down. During recording, icon blinks. Re-cording ends after about 20 s or when shutter-release button is released. Do not touch microphone during recording.

Shutter button

Play voice memo

Pictures for which voice memo exists are marked by (voice memo play-back guide) and icons. Press shut-ter-release button to play voice memo. Playback ends when voice memo ends or shutter-release button is pressed again.

Shutter button

Change volume

Zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press to lower volume, to increase. Volume can also be adjusted using Sound settings option in setup menu ( 97).

20s20s

Delete picture or voice memo

Confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.• Select Yes to delete both picture and

voice memo• Select to delete voice memo only• Select No to exit without deleting pic-

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Viewing Pictures on TVThe EG-CP14 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Choosing a Video ModeThe Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 99). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used in the video device.

1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A / V cable.

2 Connect the A / V cableOpen the interface connector cov-er as shown at right and insert the black plug into the camera’s inter-face connector. Insert the yellow plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio-in jack.

PAL

If the camera is used to record movies with PAL selected for Video mode and the camera connected to a video device, video output will be suspended and the camera monitor will turn on.

3 Tune the television to the video channelIf in doubt, consult the documentation for your television or VCR.

4 Turn the camera onPress the button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image normally shown in the monitor.

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Using the UC-E6 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your cam-era, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before you can transfer (copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View. For more information on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures to your computer, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM) and the Quick Start Guide .

Before Connecting the CameraPictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:• Pressing the ( ) button on the camera• Clicking the button in Nikon ViewWhich method you will use depends on your comput-er’s operating system and the USB option selected in the camera setup menu. After consulting the follow-ing table, select the appropriate option using the USB item in the camera setup menu. The default option is Mass Storage.

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

* Pictures can not be transferred using camera ( ) button in Mac OS X 10.1.2. Use Nikon View button to transfer pictures.

Nikon View button

Windows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional Choose Mass Storage or PTP.

Camera ( ) button

Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition (Me)Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2)

Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later Choose PTP. Choose MassStorage or PTP.Mac OS X 10.1.2 —*

Choose Mass Storage.

Pictures transferred using:

Operating system

The Write Protect Switch

The camera ( ) button can not be used to transfer pictures when the memory card write protect switch is in the lock position ( 11).

( ) button

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Choosing a USB Option

USBUSB

PTP

Mass Storage

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Display USB menu.

USBUSB

PTP

Mass Storage

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Highlight PTP or Mass Storage.

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Date

Date imprint

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Select SETUP mode.

USB

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Highlight USB.

USBUSB

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Mass Storage

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UC-E6 USB cable

Connecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confi rming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2)

Do NOT select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu, disconnect the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass Storage before reconnecting the camera.

Windows 2000 ProfessionalA dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Mac OS 9 (9.0 – 9.2)A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the “Nikon Digital Camera E3700_PTP” USB device. Click Cancel to close the dia-log, and then disconnect the camera.

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Mac OS XDrag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the Trash.

Mac OS 9Drag the “untitled” camera volume into the Trash.

Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and discon-nect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Stor-age, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP ProfessionalClick the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows 2000 ProfessionalClick the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.

Mac OS 9Mac OS X

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Printing PicturesTo print the pictures from the camera memory card:• select pictures for printing using the Print set option and take the memory

card to a digital print service center ( 62)• select pictures for printing using the Print set option and insert the memory

card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot ( 62)• use the USB cable to connect the camera to a printer that supports Pict-

Bridge or Direct Print and print pictures directly from the camera ( 64)• transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them from a computer (see

the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM)

To print the time and date of recording on pictures:• take pictures using the Date imprint option in the setup menu, which im-

prints the date or date and time of recording directly on pictures as they are taken ( 96)

• if the photo printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date option in the Print set > Print selection menu ( 62)

• transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them using the Nikon View date imprint option (see the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM)

“ Print Set” and Digital Print Order Format ( DPOF)

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital “print order” listing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This print order is stored on the camera memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be inserted in a DPOF-compatible device and the pictures printed directly from the card. Before us-ing this option, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Note that:• If the Print set option has not been used to create a print order, one copy of all the

pictures on the memory card will be printed• The print order is not included when pictures are transferred using Nikon View

“Date Imprint” Versus the Print Set “Date” Option

Date imprint Print selection > Date

Must be set before picture is taken Set after picture is taken

Date permanently imprinted on picture Date stored separately

Date appears whenever picture is printed

Date only appears when picture is print-ed on DPOF-compatible printer

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Print SetThe Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print or-ders” for devices that support DPOF ( 61). The camera must be in playback mode to create or modify print orders ( 80).

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Back Set

4

Display selection dialog.

PRINT SETPRINT SET

Print selected

Delete print set

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6

Select current picture and set num-ber of prints to 1. Selected pictures

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Scroll through pictures. Current pic-ture shown at bottom of display.

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7Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when num-ber of prints is 1. Repeat steps 5–7 to select additional pictures.

Highlight Print selected.

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Delete

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Display playback menu.

PRINT SETPRINT SET

Print selected

Delete print set

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Print Set

If the menu shown in Step 8 is displayed after a print order is created, the Date and Info options will be reset.

“Date”

If Date is selected in the print set menu, the date of recording will appear on any pictures printed using devices that support the DPOF date function. Note that the information printed on the image will not be correct unless the camera clock was set correctly when the picture was taken ( 12).

The date stamp recorded when Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 96) forms a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the image is printed, even if the printer does not support the DPOF date function. Print set can not be used to print the time and date of recording on pictures recorded when Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint.

The Print-Order Icon

During playback, a print-order icon appears on all pictures in the current print order.

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press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item.• To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order, highlight

Info and press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item.• To turn selected item off, highlight and press center of multi selector.To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press center of multi selector. To exit without altering print order, press button.

Done

DateInfo

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Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionIf the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that sup-ports PictBridge or Epson USB Direct Print, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera memory card.

Choosing a USB OptionChoose a USB option as described below before connecting the printer.

USBUSB

PTP

Mass Storage

3

Display USB menu.

USBUSB

PTP

Mass Storage

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Highlight PTP (PictBridge) or Mass Storage (USB Direct).

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Date

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Mass Storage

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PictBridge Choose PTP. USB Direct Choose Mass storage.

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Connecting the USB CableAfter confi rming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below.

Turn the camera and printer on. One of the following menus will be displayed in the monitor.

PictBridgePictBridge

Print

DPOF printing

Cancel

USB DIRECTUSB DIRECT

Print

DPOF printing

Cancel

Print menu(USB Direct)

Print menu(PictBridge)

UC-E6 USB cable

Before Printing

Before printing via direct USB connection, make sure that the printer supports Pict-Bridge or USB Direct and check printer settings. See the printer manual for details.


When printing pictures via direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, recharge the battery before printing or use the optional EH-62A AC adapter.

PictBridge

PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when different devices are connected.

USB Direct

USB Direct is a standard that allows digital cameras to be connected directly to Epson USB Direct printers and pictures to be printed directly from the memory card.

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Printing PicturesTo print selected pictures:


Print

DPOF printing

Cancel

1

Highlight Print.

PRINTPRINT

Print selection

Print all images

Cancel

2

Display options.

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PRINTPRINT

Print selection

Print all images

Cancel

3

Highlight Print selection.*

* To print one copy of all pictures on memory card, highlight Print all images and press multi selector to right.

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Select current picture and set num-ber of prints to 1. Selected pictures

marked by icon.

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Scroll through pictures. Current pic-ture shown at bottom of display.

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7Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when num-ber of prints is 1. Repeat steps 5–7 to select additional pictures.

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has occurred. Check the printer and resolve any problems as directed in the printer manual. Printing will resume auto-matically when the problem is corrected. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images.

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CONFIRMCONFIRM

Exit

8View selected pictures. Press multi se-lector up, right, left, or down to view pictures not visible in display.

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Display confi rmation dialog. Press multi selector up or down to highlight op-tion, press center to select.• Select Start print to start printing. To interrupt printing, press center of

multi selector, then turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.• Select Back to return to print selection dialog shown in Step 4.• Select Cancel to exit without printing pictures.Message shown above at right is displayed when printing is complete. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.

Printer ready?Printer ready?

Cancel

Start printBack

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Done

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The PictBridge Logo ( )

The illustrations on these pages show the dialogs displayed when a PictBridge printer is connected. The logo is not displayed when a USB Direct device is connected.

Error Messages

PictBridge: If the dialog shown at right is displayed, an error has occurred. After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in the printer manual, highlight Resume and press the center of the multi selector to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images.

PRINTER ERRORCHECK PRINTERSTATUS

ResumeCancel

PRINTER ERRORCHECK PRINTERSTATUS

Cancel

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Cancel

Start printConfirm

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DPOF PRINTINGDPOF PRINTING

printsprints

3

Highlight Confi rm (to exit without printing pictures, highlight Cancel and

press center of multi selector).

5

Display confi rmation dialog. Press multi selector up or down to highlight op-tion, press center to select.• Select Start Print to start printing. To interrupt printing, press center of

multi selector, then turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.• Select Cancel to exit without printing pictures.Message shown above at right is displayed when printing is complete. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.


Cancel

Start printConfirm

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Exit

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Display print order. Press multi selec-tor up, right, left, or down to view

pictures not visible in display.

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Done

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Cancel

Start printConfirm

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Display options.


Print

DPOF printing

Cancel

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Highlight DPOF printing.

DPOF Printing

The DPOF printing option is only available if a print order has been created.

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Menu Guide

In (manual) and (auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shooting menu:

The Shooting Menu

Option Description

Image mode Choose image size and quality. 70–71

White balance* Match white balance to the light source. 72–73

Continuous* Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. 74–76

BSS* Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off. 77

Image sharpening* Control how much the camera sharpens outlines. 78

AF area mode* Determines how the focus area is selected. 79

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Highlight menu item.

2

Display options.

Single

Continuous H

Continuous L

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Image mode

White balance

Continuous

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Make selection.

Single

Continuous H

Continuous L

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Highlight option.

Single

Continuous H

Continuous L


To exit the menu and return to shooting mode, press the button again.

* Available in mode only.

To display the shooting menu, set the mode dial to or and press the button. To make a selection from the shooting menu:

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Image Mode ( and )Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as im-age fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode ac-cording to how you plan to use the picture.

IMAGE MODEIMAGE MODE

High(2048 )

Normal (2048)

Normal (1600)

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Scene Mode

The image mode menu is also available in scene mode ( 24).

* To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved to the memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image. The more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The fi gures in parentheses show the approximate compression ratio for each setting.

† All fi gures are approximate. Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300 dpi.

Print size (cm)†

Size (pixels)

TV screen (640)

Can be displayed full screen on television or 13˝ monitor. Suited to distribution by e-mail or web.

5 × 4(2˝ × 1½˝)

1 : 8640 ×480

Normal (1600)

Smaller size allows more pic-tures to be stored on memory card.

14 × 10(5˝ × 4˝)

1 : 81,600 ×1,200

Normal (2048)

17× 13(7˝ × 5˝)

Best choice in most situa-tions.

1 : 82,048 ×1,536

High (2048★)

17× 13(7˝ × 5˝)

High quality, suitable for en-largements or high-quality prints.

1 : 42,048 ×1,536

PC screen (1024)

Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, in a let-ter or report) or to display on computer monitors 17˝ or larger.

9 × 7(3½˝ ×2½˝˝)

1 : 81,024 ×

768

Option DescriptionCompression

ratio*

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Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode

The fi gure shown in the monitor for the number of exposures remaining is only an approximation. The fi le size of compressed images varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card.

Image Size

Smaller images create smaller fi les suited to transmission by e-mail or use in web pages. When printed at larger sizes, however, small images will be rough and uneven in ap-pearance.

Print Size

The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the fi nal print size.

Image Mode

The current image mode is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the monitor.

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16- and 256-megabyte memory cards at different image modes.

* All fi gures are approximate. File size of pictures depends on scene recorded, produc-ing wide variations in number of images that can be stored. If memory remains for more than 999 pictures, camera exposure count display will show 999.

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Image mode 256-MB memory card

PC screen (1024) 1114 63

High (2048★) 160 9

Normal (2048) 312 17

Normal (1600) 503 28

TV screen (640) 2229127

16-MB memory card

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White Balance ( Only)The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the re-sult that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”

In and scene modes, white balance is adjusted automatically to suit the selected scene. In mode, white balance can be selected from the fol-lowing options:

Auto

White bal. preset

Daylight

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Option

Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

AutoWhite balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

White bal. presetGray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.

Fluorescent Use under most types of fl uorescent lighting.

Cloudy

Speedlight Use with the fl ash.

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

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Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When (White bal. preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor.

Preset White Balance

The fl ash does not fi re when preset white balance is measured. As a result, preset white balance can not be measured with the fl ash.

White Balance

At settings other than (Auto), white balance is shown by an icon in the monitor.

WHITE BAL PRESETWHITE BAL PRESET

CancelMeasure

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CancelRecalls the most recent value for preset white balance from the memory and sets white balance to this value.

Measure

To measure a new value for white balance, place a neutral gray object, such as a piece of cardboard, under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal picture. Frame this object so that it fi lls the square in the center of the menu shown above. Highlight Measure and press the center of the multi selector to measure a new value for white balance (shutter will be released and camera will return to original zoom position, but no picture will be recorded).

Description

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Restrictions on Camera Settings

The fl ash turns off automatically at settings of Continuous H, Continuous L, and Multi-shot 16. At settings other than Single and Intvl timer shooting, focus, expo-sure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the fi rst shot in each series (exposure and white balance can be locked for Intvl timer shooting if desired; 38, 72). Sound release ( 34) is only available at a setting of Single. Continuous is auto-matically set to Single when the self-timer is activated ( 34) or BSS is on ( 77).

Continuous

At settings other than Single, the current “continuous” set-ting is shown by an icon in the monitor.

Continuous ( Only)Use the options in this menu to capture a fl eeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.

Single

Continuous H

Continuous L


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SingleCamera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous HWhile shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 3 pictures at rate of up to 2.5 fps.* Monitor turns off during shooting.

Continuous LWhile shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 5 pictures at rate of up to 1.5 fps.*

Intvl timer shooting

Camera takes pictures automatically at specifi ed interval (maximum of 1,800 shots).

Description

* Shooting is suspended while (wait) icon is displayed.

Multi-shot 16

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes sixteen consecutive pictures 512 × 384 pixels in size at rate of about 1.5 fps and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture measuring 2048 × 1536 pixels.* Image mode automatically set to Normal (2048).

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Interval Timer PhotographyTo display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the multi selector to the right.

1

Highlight Set interval time.

INTVL TIMER SHOOTINGINTVL TIMER SHOOTING

Set interval time

AE lock

2

Display menu of interval options.

1m30s

5m

SET INTERVAL TIMESET INTERVAL TIME 1/21/2

3Choose interval between shots from 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (fi ve minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).

1m30s

5m

SET INTERVAL TIMESET INTERVAL TIME 1/21/2

Take Test Shots

Take a test shot and view the results before starting interval timer photography.

6

Highlight AE lock.

Set interval time

AE lock

INTVL TIMER SHOOTINGINTVL TIMER SHOOTING 7

Display AE LOCK menu.

OffOn

AE LOCKAE LOCK

4

Make selection.

1m30s

5m

SET INTERVAL TIMESET INTERVAL TIME 1/21/2 5

Return to previous menu.

INTVL TIMER SHOOTINGINTVL TIMER SHOOTING

Set interval time

AE lock

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During Recording

To save power, the monitor turns off between shots; the green (AF) lamp blinks to show that recording is in progress. The monitor turns on automatically about ten seconds before the camera takes the next picture.


To prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, we recommend using the optional EH-62A AC adapter for interval timer photography.

Playback

Pictures taken at a setting of Intvl timer shooting can not be displayed until interval timer shooting is complete.

File Names

Each sequence of pictures is stored in a folder with a name consisting of a three-digit folder number followed by “INTVL” (e.g., “101INTVL”). File names consist of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit fi le number assigned in ascending order starting from 0001 (e.g., “DSCN0001”).

AE Lock

When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be displayed in the monitor, indicating that exposure and white balance will be locked with the fi rst shot. Once the fi rst shot is taken, the icon will turn white.

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Return to shooting mode.

9

1717Return to shooting mode.

10Take fi rst shot. Camera will continue to take shots auto-matically at specifi ed interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memory card is full, or 1,800 pictures have been taken.

8Choose On to apply exposure and auto for fi rst shot to all pictures in sequence, Off to meter new values with each shot. Press center of multi selector to make selection.

OffOn

AE LOCKAE LOCK

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Best Shot Selector ( Only)When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card. BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when:• the camera is zoomed in• pictures are taken at close range in macro close-up mode • lighting is poor and the fl ash can not be used

Restrictions on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. BSS can not be used with the self timer ( 34) or at Continuous settings other than Single ( 74).

BSS

When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor.

BEST SHOT SELECTORBEST SHOT SELECTOR

OffOn

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OnBSS on. Flash turns off automatically and focus, expo-sure, and auto white balance for all photos are deter-mined by the fi rst picture in each series.

Off BSS off; camera functions normally.

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Image Sharpening ( Only)The camera automatically processes pictures to empha-size the borders between light and dark areas of the image, making edges seem sharper. As this process-ing takes place after shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible in the fi nal picture. In (manual) mode, the image-sharpening menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed.

Taking Pictures for Retouching on a Computer

When taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose Off.

Image Sharpening

At settings other than Auto, the current image-sharpening setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.

Auto

High

Normal

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Low Sharpening reduced below normal level.

AutoCamera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening varies from shot to shot.

HighPictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more dis-tinct.

Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.

Off No sharpning performed.

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AF Area Mode ( Only)In (auto) mode (and at some scene-mode settings), the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame. In (manual) mode, a total of fi ve focus areas are available, making it possible to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock. AF area mode determines how the focus area is selected.

AF AREA MODEAF AREA MODE

Auto

Manual

Off

Option

AutoCamera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in monitor when shutter-re-lease button is pressed halfway.

Manual

User selects focus area manually using multi selector. Exposure set by metering lighting in selected focus area only (spot AF area meter-ing). Can be used instead of focus lock ( 20) to focus on off-cen-ter subjects.

OffCamera focuses on subject in center focus area. No focus area in-dicators appear in monitor. Can be used in combination with focus lock ( 20) to focus on off-center subjects.

Description

Restrictions on Focus Area Selection

Focus-area selection is not available when the monitor is off or digital zoom ( 16) is in effect. In these cases, the center focus area is used.

Manual Focus Area SelectionTo select the focus area when Manual is selected for AF area mode:

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Selected focus area shown in gray.

3

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Highlight newfocus area.

2

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Active focus areahighlighted in red.

1

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Active focus area shown in gray.

Flash mode, release mode, macro mode, and exposure compensation can not be adjusted while the focus area is highlighted in red. Press the center of the multi selector to select the focus area before adjusting these settings.

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The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:

To exit the menu and return to playback mode, press the button again.

To display the playback menu:

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Print set

Slide show

Delete

Option Description

Print setSelect pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of copies and information to be included on prints.

62–63

Slide showView pictures on the memory card in an automatic slide show. 81–83

Delete Delete all or selected pictures. 84–85

Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. 86

Auto transferMark all or selected pictures for transfer to a com-puter; turn auto transfer marking on or off. 87–88

Pic. enhance menuCreate enhanced, monochrome, or sepia copies of current picture. 89

Small pic. Create small copies of current picture. 90

Movie trim menuTrim unwanted frames from the beginnings and endings of movies. 50–51

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Slide ShowThis option is used to play pictures back in an auto-mated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture.

“Loop”

If Loop is selected in the starting screen, the slide show will repeat automatically. To select or deselect the loop option, highlight Loop and press the center of the multi selector. A check mark next to Loop indicates that the loop option is selected.

Viewing All Pictures in the Order Recorded

SLIDE SHOWSLIDE SHOW

Select all

Select image(s)


Start

Loop

PausePause

Option

Select all View all pictures in order recorded.

Select image(s) View chosen pictures in selected order.

Description

PausePause


Start

Loop

2

Starting screen displayed.


Select all

Select image(s)

1

Highlight Select all.

4

Begin slide show.

PausePause


Start

Loop

3

Highlight Start.

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Viewing Chosen Images in the Order Selected


Select all

Select image(s)

1

Highlight Selected image(s).

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Press to rotate picture 90 ° left, to rotate picture 90 ° right (movies can not be rotated). Repeat steps 3–5 to se-lect additional pictures. To exit without changing selection, press button.


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3Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of monitor.

PausePause


Start

Loop

6Starting screen displayed. Start slide show as described in steps 3–4 of “Viewing All Pictures in the Order Re-corded” ( 81).

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The following operations can be performed during the show:

Auto Off

The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes during a slide show.

Small Pictures and Movies

Copies created with the small picture option ( 90) are not displayed during slide shows. Movies are displayed as still images showing the movie’s fi rst frame.

To DescriptionPress

Pause slide show

Menu shown at right will be dis-played. Highlight Restart and press multi selector to right to resume show. Highlight End and press multi selector to right to end show.

Skip to next frame

Press multi selector right to skip to next slide. Hold multi selector down to fast forward through show.

End

Restart

PAUSEPAUSE

Return toprevious frame

Press multi selector left to return to previous slide. Hold multi selector down to rewind through show.

End slide show End slide show and return to playback.

When the slide show ends, the pause menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to select:• End: end slide show and return to playback menu• Restart: restart slide show from fi rst frame

End

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DeleteThe delete menu contains the following options:

Deleting Selected Pictures

DELETEDELETE

Erase selected images

Erase all images

Option

Erase all images Delete all pictures.

Erase selected images Delete selected pictures.

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Scroll through pictures. Current pic-ture displayed at bottom of monitor.


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DELETEDELETE


Erase all images

1

Highlight Erase selected images.

DELETEDELETE

NoYes

Erase 1 image (s)?Erase 1 image (s)?

6Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:• Select Yes to delete selected pictures• Select No to exit without deleting

pictures

5Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press

button.

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Before Deletion

Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a com-puter before deletion ( 57).

Protected Pictures

Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 86).

Deleting All Pictures

DELETEDELETE


Erase all images

1 Highlight Erase all images.

Erasing all imagesErasing all images( Exclude)( Exclude)

NoYes

DELETEDELETE2Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:• Select Yes to delete all unprotected

pictures on memory card• Select No to exit without deleting

pictures

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ProtectThis option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected fi les can not be deleted by pressing the button or using the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.

PROTECTPROTECT

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3Repeat steps 1–2 to select ad-ditional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press button.

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Restrictions on Auto Transfer

No more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto transfer. To transfer more than 999 pictures, select the images in Nikon View, or select and transfer pictures in batches of 999 or less.

The COOLPIX 3700 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with an-other model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX 3700 to reselect the pictures. Pictures hidden with another model of Nikon digital camera can be viewed on the COOLPIX 3700 but can not be selected for transfer. Use Nikon View to transfer hidden pictures as described in the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM).

The Icon

Pictures that have been selected for transfer are identifi ed by a icon.

When you connect the camera to a computer via the UC-E6 USB cable and press the button to transfer pictures, only pictures marked with a icon will be transferred.

Note that the camera button can not be used to transfer pictures in Mac OS X ver-sion 10.1.2. Use Nikon View to transfer pictures.

Auto TransferThis option is used to mark pictures for transfer to a computer and to turn automatic transfer marking on and off.

AUTO TRANSFERAUTO TRANSFER

All on

All off

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Option

All on(default option)

All pictures on memory card are marked for transfer. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will be marked for transfer.

All offRemove transfer marking from all pictures on memory card. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will not be marked for transfer.

Description

Select image(s) Mark selected pictures for transfer.

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Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer

Done6

Complete operation.

5Repeat steps 3–4 to select ad-ditional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press button.


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Select image(s)

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PIC. ENHANCE MENUPIC. ENHANCE MENU

Halo filter

Monochrome filter

Sepia filter

Pic. Enhance MenuTo create an enhanced copy of a picture, select Pic. en-hance menu after displaying the image in full-frame playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display.

Option

Monochrome fi lter Creates black-and-white copy.

Description

Sepia fi lter Creates sepia copy.

Halo fi lterObjects in center of copy remain in focus, while other areas of picture are lightened and softened.

Copies are stored as JPEG fi les (compression ratio 1 : 8) with the same date and time of creation as the original and names of the form “FSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the larg-est fi le number in the current folder. Copies are independent of the original image and can be modifi ed or deleted separately.

Picture Enhance

Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera. Picture enhance options can not be used with movies, resized copies, cropped copies, or with copies created using picture enhance options.

Save edited imageSave edited imageas a copy?as a copy?

YesNo

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Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to high-light option, press center to select:• Yes: create enhanced copy• No: exit without creating copy

PIC. ENHANCE MENUPIC. ENHANCE MENU

Halo filter

Monochrome filter

Sepia filter

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640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 120

Small PictureTo create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image in full-frame playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display.

Option

320 × 240Suited to display on web pages. Small fi le size reduces time needed to display pic-ture in web browser.

Description

160 × 120Can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment.

640 × 480 Can be displayed full frame on TV.

Copies are stored as JPEG fi les (compression ratio 1 : 16) with the same date and time of creation as the original and names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the larg-est fi le number in the current folder. Copies are independent of the original image and can be modifi ed or deleted separately. During playback, copies are indicated by a gray border. , , or icon is displayed when copies are viewed full-frame.

Small Picture

Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera. Small pictures can not be created if the current picture is a movie, re-sized copy, cropped copy, or copy created using picture enhance options.


YesNo

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Highlight option.

640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 120

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The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options:

Option Description

Welcome screen Options for camera startup. 92–93

DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.

13,94–95

Date imprintImprint pictures with the date and/or time of re-cording. 96

Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. 97

Sound settings Adjust sound and volume settings. 97

Snd release level Set the volume for the sound release trigger. 98

Auto offChoose how long the monitor will remain on be-fore turning off automatically to save power. 98

Memory card format Format memory cards for use in the camera. 99

LanguageChoose a language for camera menus and mes-sages. 99

USBChoose the USB setting used when copying pic-tures to a computer or printing on PictBridge or Epson USB Direct printers.

58, 64

Video mode Select the video mode from NTSC and PAL. 99

Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. 100

Firmware version Display the camera fi rmware version. 101

The setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to .

SET-UPSET-UP 1/51/5

Welcome screen

Date

Date imprint

To clear the setup menu from the monitor, rotate the mode dial to another setting.

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Select image

Sel strat sound

WELCOME IMAGE SELECTWELCOME IMAGE SELECT

Disable welcome

Animation

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SELECT IMAGESELECT IMAGE 1/21/2

Welcome ScreenThis menu contains options for camera startup.

Option

Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.

Description

Select ImageChoose the welcome screen displayed when the cam-era is turned on.

NikonImage shown at right is displayed when cam-era is turned on.

AnimationAnimation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.

Select an image

SELECT IMAGESELECT IMAGE

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Back Set42/

Choose welcome screen from pictures on memory card. Press multi selector left or right to scroll through pictures, press center to select. To exit without changing welcome screen, press button.

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Small Pictures and Cropped Copies

Copies created with the small picture and cropping options can only be selected for the welcome screen if they are 640 × 480 pixels or larger.

“Select an Image”

If Select an image is chosen after a custom welcome screen has been selected, the confi rmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Select Yes to replace the existing picture with the new welcome screen, No to exit leaving the welcome screen unchanged.

Select Start SoundIf Off is selected for Sel start sound, no sound will be played when the camera is turned on. If On is selected, a startup sound will be played whenever the camera is turned on, even if Disable welcome is selected for Select image.

SELECT START SOUNDSELECT START SOUND

OffOn

WELCOME IMAGE SELECTWELCOME IMAGE SELECT

Replace currentReplace currentimage ?image ?

NoYes

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DateThis option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones.

DateDate is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First Steps: Basic Setup” ( 13).

Time ZoneThe camera can display the time for two time zones: a home time zone and the time zone at a travel destina-tion.

(Home Time Zone)To set the clock to the home time zone, highlight and press the center of the multi selector. To choose a new home location, highlight and press the multi selector to the right, then select a location:

TIME ZONETIME ZONE2003. 10 . 31 10 : 00

London, Casablanca

Tokyo, Seoul

DaylightSaving

DaylightSaving

DATEDATE

Date

Time zone


Madrid, Paris, BerlinBack Set

2

Choose time zone.*

London, Casablanca


Back Set

1Select time zone.

TIME ZONETIME ZONE2003. 10 . 31 10 : 00

Madrid, Paris, Berlin

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

DaylightSaving

3

Return to time zone menu.

* Travel destination time zone can not be same as home time zone ( 108).

The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.

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(Travel Destination Time Zone)To set the clock to the travel destination time zone, highlight and press the center of the multi selector. While the travel destination time zone selected, a icon will be displayed in the monitor when the cam-era is in shooting mode (see illustration at right). To choose a new travel destination, highlight and press the multi selector to the right, then choose a location as described on the previous page.

DaylightSaving (Daylight Saving Time)To turn daylight saving time on or off, highlight DaylightSaving and press the center of the multi selector. Selecting daylight saving time automatically advances the time one hour.

The camera supports the following time zones:

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The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.

Time zone increments of less than one hour are not supported. When travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 13).

GMT +/–GMT –11 Midway, Samoa

Location

GMT –10 Hawaii, Tahiti

GMT –9 Alaska, Anchorage

GMT –8 PST (PDT): Vancouver

GMT –7 MST (MDT): La Paz

GMT –6 CST (CDT): Mexico City

GMT –5 EST (EDT): Toronto, Lima

GMT –4 Caracas, Manaus

GMT –3 Buenos Aires, San Paulo

GMT –2 Fernando de Noronha

GMT –1 Azores

GMT +/–GMT +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin

Location

GMT +2 Athens, Helsinki

GMT +3 Moscow, Nairobi

GMT +4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai

GMT +5 Islamabad, Karachi

GMT +6 Colombo, Dacca

GMT +7 Bangkok, Jakarta

GMT +8 Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore

GMT +9 Tokyo, Seoul

GMT +10 Sydney, Guam

GMT +11 New Caledonia

GMT London, Casablanca GMT +12 Auckland, Fiji

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Image Mode

Data imprinted at an Image mode setting of TV screen (640) may be diffi cult to read. Choose a setting of PC screen (1024) or larger when using the date imprint option ( 70).

Restrictions on Date Imprint

Date imprint turns off automatically in movie mode ( 43), at scene-mode settings of Sports ( 29) and Panorama assist ( 29), and at a Continous setting of Con-tinous H ( 74).

Date Imprint

Imprinted data forms a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the image is printed, regardless of whether the date option is chosen in the Print set menu. At settings other than Off, a DATE icon is displayed in the monitor dur-ing shooting. Check before shooting to make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date.

The date is recorded in the order selected in the DATE menu. Date imprint can not be selected if the camera clock has not been set ( 12–13).

Print Set

The Print set option can be used to print the date and time of recording on images taken with Off selected for Date imprint ( 62–63).

Date ImprintThe date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording.

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DATE IMPRINTDATE IMPRINT

Off

Date

Date and time

Option

Off Time and date do not appear on pictures.

Description

DateDate is imprinted at bottom right corner of all pictures taken while this option is in effect.

Date and timeDate and time are imprinted at bottom right corner of all pic-tures taken while this option is in effect.

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BrightnessPress the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Press the center of the multi selector to put the new setting into effect. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu.

Sound SettingsThe options in this menu control the sound settings listed below.

BRIGHTNESSBRIGHTNESS

Volume

The Volume menu refl ects changes to volume during playback of voice memos ( 55), voice recordings ( 41–42), or movies ( 49).

SOUND SETTINGSSOUND SETTINGS

Button sound

Shutter sound

Volume

Option Description

Button sound

Select On to sound beep if data are deleted, memory card is formatted, error occurs, battery is exhausted, new mode is selected, or pictures can not be recorded when shutter is released.

BUTTON SOUNDBUTTON SOUND

OffOn

Shutter sound

Choose sound played when shutter is released. If Off is selected, no sound will be played when shutter is released. Regardless of setting chosen, no sound is played when (Sports) is selected in scene mode ( 29), at Continuous settings other than Single ( 74), or when BSS is on ( 77).

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

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3Off

VolumeChoose volume for built-in speaker from 3 (maximum), 2 (medium), and 1 (low). Choosing Off mutes audio playback and button and shutter sound.

VOLUMEVOLUME

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1Off

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Sound Release LevelChoose the volume that will trigger the sound release ( 36) from 1 (relatively quiet sounds trigger sound release), 2 (sounds at the level of a normal talking voice trigger sound release), or 3 (only loud noises trigger sound release).

SND RELEASE LEVELSND RELEASE LEVEL

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Auto OffThe time the camera remains active when no opera-tions are performed can be chosen from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 min-utes. If the mode dial has been rotated from shooting to playback or setup mode, the lens will return to its housing in the camera body when the camera enters standby mode. Regardless of the option chosen, the camera will remain ac-tive for 3 minutes when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes during a slide show or when an optional EH-62A AC adapter is connected.

AUTO OFFAUTO OFF

1m30s

5m30m

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Memory Card FormatMemory card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, includ-ing protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer ( 57).

Format

Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress. Do not turn camera off, remove the batteries or memory card, or un-plug AC adapter (available separately) while mes-sage is displayed.

FORMATTING

Option

No Exit without formatting memory card.

Description

WARNING!WARNING!All image will beAll image will bedeleted!deleted!

MEMORY CARD FORMATMEMORY CARD FORMAT

NoFormat

Memory Card FormatMemory card performance drops as pictures are recorded and deleted. For best performance, format memory cards regularly.

LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and mes-sages from Deutsch (German), English, Espanõl (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Neder-lands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese),

(Simplifi ed Chinese), and (Korean).

LANGUAGELANGUAGE

Back Set

DeutschEnglishEspañolFrançaisItaliano

NederlandsSvenska日本語

Video ModeBefore connecting the camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 56), choose a video mode setting that matches the video standard used in the de-vice. The camera supports NTSC and PAL standards.

VIDEO MODEVIDEO MODE

NTSC

PAL

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Resetting File Numbering to 0001To reset fi le numbering to 0001, select Reset all after either deleting all pic-tures ( 85) or formatting the memory card ( 99).

Setting

Flash mode Auto

Default

Self-timer Off

Macro close-up Off

Exposurecompensation ±0

Image mode Normal (2048)

White balance Auto

Continuous Single

Best Shot Selector Off

Image sharpening Auto

AF area mode Auto

Setting Default

Welcome screen

Select image Nikon

Select start sound On

Date imprint Off

Brightness 3

Auto off 1 m

Sound settings

Button sound On

Shutter sound 1

Volume 2

Reset AllSelect this option to restore the settings listed below to their original state.

RESET ALLRESET ALL

ResetNo

Reset all settings Reset all settings to default valuesto default values

Option

No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.

Description

Reset Restore settings to default values.

Movie mode Small size 320

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Firmware VersionSelect this option to display the current camera fi rm-ware version. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu.

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Technical Notes

At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.

Optional Accessories

Battery charger

Rechargeablebattery

Carrying case

AC adapter EH-62A AC adapter

CS-CP17 soft case

Additional EN-EL5 Li-ion batteries are available from your re-tailer or local Nikon representative

MH-61 battery charger for EN-EL5 batteries

* These cards are rated for 10 MB/s or more.

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

Approved Memory CardsIn addition to the memory card provided with the camera, the following cards have been tested and approved for use:

SanDisk

Panasonic

Toshiba 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB

16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB*

16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB

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Caring for Your CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device:

Keep dryThe device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with careDo not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are espe-cially susceptible to damage.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power sourceDo not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an ac-cidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while the AC adapter (available separately) is connected.

Do not dropThe product may malfunction if sub-jected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fi eldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges or the magnetic fi elds produced by equip-ment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

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Cleaning

Lens/ Viewfi nderOne key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fi ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fi ngerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfi nder with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.

MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Avoid contact with liquid crystalShould the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

BodyUse a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Notes on the Monitor

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.

• When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “ smear,” does not ap-pear in the fi nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.

• Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light.• The monitor is lit by an LED backlite. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker,

contact your Nikon service representative.

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StorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store the camera with naptha or cam-phor moth balls or in locations that:• are poorly ventilated or damp• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as

televisions or radios• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F; for

example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)• are subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-ting the camera away again.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place.

Batteries

• When turning the camera on, check that the battery is charged. The monitor will display a warning when batteries are low.

• Carry a fresh CP1 or a fully-charged spare EN-EL5 battery as a replacement when tak-ing pictures on important occasions. You may fi nd it diffi cult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Do not use CP1 batteries after their expiry date.

• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

• If the battery terminals are dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance

with local regulations.

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The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.

Display Problem Solution

(Flashes)Clock not set.

Set clock to current date and time.

12

WARNING ! !

BATTERYEXHAUSTED

Battery exhausted.Turn camera off and replace batteries.

8

AF●(● fl ashes red)

Camera cannot focus.

Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same dis-tance, then recompose pic-ture.

18

Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred.

Use fl ash, or steady camera using tripod, by placing cam-era on level surface, or by holding camera in both hands with elbows against torso.

32,33

WARNING ! !Please wait for camera to fi nish recording

Camera turned off or button pressed during re-cording.

Message clears from display automatically when recording is complete.

19

NO CARD PRESENT Camera can not detect memory card.

Turn camera off and confi rm that memory card is correctly inserted.

10

MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED

Write-protect switch is in “lock” position.

Slide write-protect to “write” position.

11

THIS CARDCANNOT BE USED

Error accessing memory card.

• Use approved card.• Check that connectors are

clean.• Turn camera off and confi rm

that memory card is correctly inserted.

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10WARNING ! !This card cannot be read

CARD IS NOT FORMATTED

FORMAT NO

Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.

Press multi selector up to highlight FORMAT and press to right to format card, or turn camera off and replace card.

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OUT OF MEMORY

Camera in shooting mode: Insuffi cient memory to re-cord pictures at current settings.

• Choose new image mode.• Insert new memory card

or delete pictures or sound fi les.

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Camera connected to com-puter: Not enough space on memory card to record in-formation need for transfer.

Disconnect camera, delete unwanted pictures or sound fi les, and try again.

60, 22, 42, 52, 55, 84

IMAGE CANNOTBE SAVED

• Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving picture.

• Camera has run out of fi le numbers.

• Camera can not copy picture using small pic-ture, crop, or picture en-hance options.

• Attempt to trim protect-ed movie.

• Invalid image chosen for welcome screen.

• Reformat memory card.

• Insert new memory card or delete pictures.

• Copies can not be created from movies or from other copies.

• Remove protection from movie.

• Choose image 640 × 480 pixels or larger.

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10, 22, 52, 8450, 54, 89, 90

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SOUND FILE CANNOT BE SAVED

Camera has run out of fi le numbers.

Insert new memory card or delete voice recordings.

10, 42, 84

CANNOT RECORD MOVIE

• Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving movie.

• Camera has run out of fi le numbers.

• Time out error while re-cording movie.

• Reformat memory card.

• Insert new memory card or delete pictures.

• Choose memory card with better performance.

99

10, 22, 52, 84102

INSUFFICIENT MEMORY.CANNOT EDIT MOVIE.

Not enough free space on card to edit movie.

Delete pictures or sound fi les.22, 42, 52, 55,

84THERE ARE NO MORE INDEX POINTS

No index points available when or selected.

Index points can be inserted during recording.

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MONITOR OFFMonitor has been left on for extended period, activating internal circuit protection.

Use viewfi nder or turn camera off and wait a few minutes be-fore turning camera on again.

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NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE

Travel destination is in same time zone as home location.

No need to specify new time zone if travel destination is in same time zone as home location.

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WARNING ! THE MODE DIAL IS NOTIN THE PROPER POSITION

Mode dial is positioned be-tween two modes.

Adjust mode dial to select de-sired mode.

6

NO MENU AVAILABLE button pressed while

camera in mode.Choose another mode before pressing button.

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FILE CONTAINSNO IMAGE DATA File created by computer or

different make of camera.View fi le on computer or cor-rect make of camera.

57THIS FILE CANNOTBE PLAYED BACK

COMMUNICATIONSERROR

• Nikon Transfer is not run-ning.

• USB cable disconnected or memory card removed while pictures are being transferred to computer.

• USB option set incorrectly.

• Start Nikon Transfer before pressing button.

• If error appears in computer monitor, click OK to exit Nikon View. Turn camera off, reconnect cable or re-place memory card, then turn camera on and transfer pictures.

• Turn camera off and discon-nect cable, then choose new USB setting in camera setup menu and reconnect cam-era. If error persists, use Nikon View button to transfer pictures.

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NO IMAGES AREMARKED FORTRANSFER

No pictures selected for transfer when button pressed to transfer pic-tures to computer.

Disconnect camera and select at least one picture for trans-fer, then begin transfer again.

60, 87

TRANSFER ERRORError occurred when pic-tures were transferred to computer.

Restart transfer after check-ing that camera is connected and that batteries are fully charged.

8–9, 59

TRANSFER CANCELLED Transfer cancelled.

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Display Problem SolutionCARD CONTAINSNO IMAGES

No pictures on memory card.

Press button to return to shooting mode.

21ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN

Pictures on memory card can not be viewed on COOLPIX 3700.

THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE DELETED

Attempt to delete protect-ed picture.

Remove protection before de-leting picture.

86

SYSTEM ERRORError has occurred in cam-era’s internal circuitry.

Turn camera off, unplug op-tional AC adapter (if using), remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.

8–9

LENS ERRORError has occurred during lens operation.

Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, con-tact retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.

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If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here.

Electronically-Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as de-scribed above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory card will not be affected.

Problem Solution

Monitor is blank

• Camera is off.• Batteries are not correctly inserted or battery-chamber

cover is not properly latched.• Batteries are exhausted.• EH-62A AC adapter (available separately) is not prop-

erly connected.• Camera is in energy-saving mode. Press shutter-re-

lease button halfway.• Monitor is off. Press button.• USB cable is connected.• Audio / video cable is connected.

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Camera turns offwithout warning

• Batteries are low.• Batteries are cold.

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No indicators appear in monitor

• Indicators are hidden. Press button until indicators are displayed.

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Monitor is hard to read

• Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a darker loca-tion or use viewfi nder.

• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.

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Problem Solution

No picture is taken when shutter-release

button is pressed

• Camera is in playback or mode.• Batteries are exhausted.• Red ( ) lamp fl ickers: fl ash is charging.• Green (AF) lamp fl ickers: camera unable to focus.• Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in

monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in your camera.

• Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in monitor: no memory card in camera.

• Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in monitor: in-suffi cient memory to record picture at current Image mode setting.

• Message “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED” ap-pears in monitor: memory card is locked.

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Sounds do not trig-ger shutter release

• Self-timer is off or set to .• Sound is not loud enough to trigger release.• Snd release level is set too high.

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Pictures are too dark (underexposed)

• Flash is off.• Flash window is blocked.• Subject is outside range of fl ash.• Exposure compensation is too low.

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Pictures are too bright (overexposed)

• Exposure compensation is too high. 38

Pictures are out of focus

• Camera can not focus on selected subject using auto-focus. Use focus lock.

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Pictures are blurred

• Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by:◆ Using the fl ash◆ Using the Best Shot Selector (BSS)◆ Using the self-timer with a tripod

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Randomly-spaced bright pixels

(“noise”) appear in image

• Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:◆ Using the fl ash◆ Selecting scene mode and choosing Night portrait,

Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to subject and lighting conditions

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Problem Solution

Flash does not fi re

• Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when:◆ Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Muse-

um, Fireworks show, Copy, Panorama assist, Sports, or Dusk/Dawn selected in scene mode

◆ A setting other than Time-lapse movie is select-ed in movie mode

◆ Continous H, Continuous L, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous in mode

◆ BSS is on ( mode only)

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77Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. 72No menu displayed when is pressed

• Camera is in mode. 39

File can not be played back

• File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera.

99

Can not create copy using enhance or

small picture options

• Picture is a movie.• Picture is an enhanced, resized, or cropped copy.• Space remaining on memory card is insuffi cient.

Delete pictures or sound fi les.

4654, 89, 90

22, 42, 52, 55, 84

Can not crop picture

• Picture is an enhanced, resized, or cropped copy.• Picture is a protected movie.• Space remaining on memory card is insuffi cient.

Delete pictures or sound fi les.

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22, 42, 52, 55, 84

Can not zoom in on picture

• Picture is a movie.• Picture was created with small picture option.• Picture has been cropped to below 320 × 240.• Picture is rotated.

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Nikon View does not start when cam-era is connected or memory card insert-ed in card reader or

card slot

• Camera is off.• EH-62A AC adapter (available separately) is not

properly connected, or batteries are exhausted.• UC-E6 USB cable is not correctly connected, or card

not properly inserted in card reader or card slot.• USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera

connected to computer running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9.

• Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Win-dows only).

See Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for fur-ther information.

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Specifi cationsType E3700 digital camera

Effective pixels 3.2 million

CCD 1 2.7˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 3.34 millionImage size (pixels) • 2,048 × 1,536 (2048★, 2048) • 1,600 × 1,200 (1600)

• 1,024 × 768 (1024) • 640 × 480 (640)

Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 420 mm)

Viewfi nderMagnifi cation 0.30 – 0.76 ×Frame coverage Approximately 80% horizontal and 80% vertical

Optical real-image zoom viewfi nder with LED indication

Autofocus (AF) Focus range 30 cm (1´) – ∞; macro mode 4 cm/1.6˝ – ∞ (middle zoom position)Focus-area selection Automatic 5-area multi AF; manual selection available

Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF with AF-assist illuminator

f/-number f/2.8 – f/4.9Construction 7 elements in 6 groups

Focal length F=5.4 – 16.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 35 – 105 mm)Lens 3 × Zoom Nikkor

Frame coverage(shooting mode)

Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical

Monitor 1.5˝, 134,000-dot, High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD moni-tor with 5-level brightness adjustment

StorageMedia SD (Secure Digital) memory cards

File formats Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant Movies: QuickTime

File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

ExposureMetering 256-segment matrix metering linked to AF area

Range(ISO 100 equivalent)

W: +1.0 – +17.1 EVT: +2.6 – +18.6 EV

Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV)

ShutterSpeed 4 – 1 3,000 s

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

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Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)

Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

Exif Version 2.2

Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for opti-mal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

ApertureRange Two steps (f/2.8 and f/4.7 [W])

Electronically-controlled preset aperture

Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent)

Self-timer 10- or 3-second duration; sound release

Built-in SpeedlightRange (approx.) 0.4 – 3.0 m/1´4˝ – 9´10˝ (W) 0.4 – 1.7 m/1´4˝ – 5´7˝ (T)Flash control Sensor fl ash system

Interface USB

Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

I/O terminals DC in; audio / video (A / V) out with digital I/O

Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery (supplied) • One CP1 lithium battery• EH-62A AC adapter

Approximate battery life

200 shots (EN-EL5)/250 shots (CP1). Measured at standard temperature (20 °C/68 °F) with fully-charged batteries under standard Nikon test conditions: zoom adjusted with each shot, fl ash used with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.

Dimensions (W × H × D) 95.5 × 50 × 31 mm (3.76˝ × 1.97˝ × 1.22˝)

Approximate weight 130 g (4.6 oz) without battery or memory card

Operating environmentTemperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

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Symbols (auto) mode, 6, 14

(delete) button, 22, 42, 49, 52 lamp, see Lamp, red ( )

(menu) button, 69, 80 (monitor) button, 17 (movie) mode, 6, 43 (play/transfer) button, 21,

52, 57 (recording) icon, 19

(transfer) icon, 57. See also (play/transfer) button. (voice recording) mode, 6, 39 (wait) icon, 19, 74

AAC adapter, 9, 48, 76, 102AF●, see Focus indicatorAF area, 4, 24, 79AF area mode, 79AF lamp, see Lamp, green (AF)Audio, 97. See also Voice

memo, Voice recording.appending to pictures,

23, 55fi les, 23independent recordings,

23, 39playback, 41recording, 39

Audio/Video-out connector, 3, 56

Auto off, 98Auto transfer, 87

BBacklit subjects, 28Batteries, 8, 102, 105

CP1, 8, 102, 105EN-EL5, 8, 102, 105

charging, 8Best Shot Selector, 77Black-and-white

movies, 43still pictures, 89

Blur, 18, 25, 33Brightness, 97BSS, see Best Shot Selector

IndexC

Clock, see DateClose-ups, 28, 37Computer, 57

copying pictures to, 57–60Continuous, 74–76CP1, see BatteriesCropping pictures, 53, 54

DDate, 94–95Date imprint, 96DCF, see Design rule for Cam-

era File systemDelete, 84–85Deleting pictures, 22, 42, 52,

84–85all pictures, 85during shooting, 22in full-frame playback,

22, 52selected pictures, 84

Design rule for Camera File system, 114

Digital Print Order Format, v, 61Direct Print, see USB DirectDPOF, see Digital Print Order

Format

EE-mail, 71EN-EL5, see BatteriesEnhancing pictures, 89Epson USB Direct Print, see

USB DirectError messages, 106–109Exif 2.2, 114Exif Print, see Exif 2.2Exposure compensation, 38

FFile numbering, 5, 23Fill fl ash, 28, 32Firmware, 101Firmware version, 101Flash, 2, 18

mode, 32–33Focus, 18, 19Focus area, 4, 24, 79

Focus indicator, 18Focus lock, 20Framing guides, 17Framing pictures, 16–17

IImage mode, 70–71Image sharpening, 78Image size, see Image modeInterval timer photography,

75–76

JJPEG, 23, 54JPG, 23

LLamp, green (AF), 3, 18Lamp, red ( ), 3, 18Language, 12Language, choosing, 12, 99Lens, 2, 104, 113Lens cover, 2

M (manual) mode, 6, 69

Macro mode, 37Memory card format, 99Memory cards, 10–11

approved, 102capacity of, 71formatting, 99insertion and removal of,

10–11MH-61 battery charger, 8, 102Mode dial, 3, 6Monitor, 3, 4–5

indicators in, 4–5turning on and off, 17

MOV, see MoviesMovies, 43–51

editing, 50–51recording, 46, 47–48viewing, 49

MOVIE menu, 43Movie trim menu, 50–51Multi selector, 3, 6

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NNikon View, 57NTSC, see Video modeNumber of exposures remain-

ing, 14, 70

OOn/off, see Power switch

PPAL, see Video modePic. enhance menu, 89PictBridge, 65, 67PLAYBACK MENU, 80–101Playback, 52–68

audio, 41–42, 55full-frame, 21, 52movies, 49on TV, 56thumbnail, 52voice memo, 55voice recording, 41–42

Power-on lamp, 2, 7Power switch, 2, 7Printing pictures, 61–68. See

also Date imprint, Digital Print Order Format

via direct USB connection, 64–68

Print set, 62–63Print size, 70Protect, 86Protected pictures, 85, 86

QQuickTime, see Movies

RRed-eye reduction, see FlashRelease mode, 34–36Reset all, 100Resizing pictures, 90Retouching pictures, 89Rotating pictures, 21

in slide shows, 82

S (scene) mode, 24–31

Scene selection, 24Secure Digital (SD), see Mem-

ory cardsSelf portraits, 34Self-timer, 34–35Self-timer lamp, 2, 34Sepia

movies, 43still pictures, 89

Setup menu, 91–101 (setup) mode, 6

SHOOTING menu, 69–79Shutter-release button, 2, 7Shutter-release delay, see Re-

lease modeSize, see Image modeSlide show, 80–83Slide shows, 81–83Small pic., 90Smear, 104Snd release level, 98Sound, 39, 43, 55Sound settings, 97Sound release, 36Speedlight, see FlashStandby mode, see Auto offStrap, camera, 2Sunset, 26Support information, v

TTelephoto, see ZoomTelevision, 56

connecting to, 56Thumbnail playback, 52Time-lapse movies, 47–48Time zone, 12Timer, see Interval timer pho-

tography; Self-timerTransfer, 87–88

marking pictures for, 87–88

Tripod, 3T button, see Zoom buttons

UUSB, 58, 64

cable (UC-E6), 57, 59connector, 3

USB Direct, 64

VVCR, 56Video cable (EG-CP14), 56Video mode, 99Video output, 3, 56Viewfi nder, 3, 16, 17Voice memo, 55Voice recording, 39–42Volume, 97

playback, 41–42, 49, 55, 97

sound release level, 36, 98

WWAV, see Audio, fi lesWelcome screen, 92–93White balance, 72–73

preset, 73Wide angle, see ZoomW button, see Zoom buttons

ZZoom, 16

digital, 16, 17, 46indicator, 16optical, 16playback, 53

Zoom buttons, 16

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